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Sew Your Own Vintage Tea Towel Summer Bag with Robyn

What’s it all about? Linen is a wonderful material, all the better when it’s soft from wear. And even better better when it has a fun, vintage design! Do you have a draw full of these at home? Or some special ones you haven’t wanted to use? Well you wouldn’t be alone. Laneway has plenty! Upcycle a …

  • 23rd Jan, 2025
  • 6:15pm - 7:30pm (AEDT)
  • L3, Room 14-15, 37 Swanston St, Melbourne, 3000 VIC

Leathercraft Basics: Make a Leather Purse with Gosia

Discover the art of Leathercraft! In this workshop, you’ll learn the fundamentals of leatherworking while creating your own unique and sustainable leather pouch. Using 100% repurposed leather, you’ll be guided through all aspects of this project, from creating the initial pattern, to stitching and embellishing, to create your own one-of-a-kind leather pouch that reflects your …

  • 30th Jan, 2025
  • 7:45pm - 9:00pm (AEDT)
  • Level 3 Rooms 14, 15/37 Swanston St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
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Indian Mirror Work: Embroidery for Beginners with Manjari

What’s it all about? Learn the basics of Mirror (Sheesha) work embroidery from the Kutch region of India. Traditionally mirror work was used to ward off evil spirits and bad luck away from homes and the wearer! This embroidery is fun, playful and bright! In this class we will learn various stitches and techniques on …

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Indian Mirror Work: Embroidery for Beginners with Manjari

What’s it all about? Learn the basics of Mirror (Sheesha) work embroidery from the Kutch region of India. Traditionally mirror work was used to ward off evil spirits and bad luck away from homes and the wearer! This embroidery is fun, playful and bright! In this class we will learn various stitches and techniques on …

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Beyond Bobbins: Using A Sewing Machine Part 2 with Robyn

What’s it all about? In an effort towards sustainability and adding extra life to our garments and textiles – reusing, repurposing, mending and repairing – Robyn will teach us how to use a sewing machine in a fun and informative class.  This is a good introduction or refresher class that explores some of the extra features …

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Sew Your Own Vintage Tea Towel Drawstring Bag with Robyn

What’s it all about? Linen is a wonderful material, all the better when it’s soft from wear. And even better better when it has a fun, vintage design! Do you have a draw full of these at home? Or some special ones you haven’t wanted to use? Well you wouldn’t be alone. Laneway has plenty! Come and …

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Chikankari: Indian ‘Shadow Work’ Embroidery for Beginners with Manjari

What’s it all about? Chikankari is a very old traditional embroidery technique also known as Shadow Work. This ancient art form was introduced to India during the Mugal era in 16th Century and is still practiced in the Northern India. Originally this work was done on white fabrics using white threads creating a surreal effect …